Venice -- May 1st signals not just the coming of summer, but the first day high schools around the state of Florida can start spring practice. At Venice High School, hopes are high after an 11-1 season which fizzled in the second round of the playoffs against rival Punta Gorda Charlotte.

The Indians have a deep and talented roster which includes Florida QB commitment Trey Burton (6-3, 215), and his younger brother Clay Burton (6-4, 225), a rising junior TE/DE prospect who already is receiving attention from the Gators.

2010 TE prospect Brandon Wilkinson (6-4, 215), recently received an offer from the University of Minnesota, which gives him his first offer from a BCS program. Fellow TE/DE prospect Beckett Wales (6-3, 210), is also a highly regarded prospect, and receiving attention from a number of schools.

Florida assistant coach Scot Loeffler was expected to be at practice on Saturday to observe his top QB commitment for the Class of 2010 (Burton) in action for the first time since he took over as quarterbacks coach back in January.

Class of 2010 University of Florida commitment Trey Burton (QB) of Venice High School works out on the first day of Spring practice on Friday, May 1, 2009 in Venice, Fla. / Gator Country photo by Casey Brooke Lawson